Stranger
Nathan Grisdale Lyrics
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Wearing The Same Old T-Shirt You Used To Sleep In
I Miss Your Smell And I Can Tell That You're Lonely Too
And I Miss The Way, That I Felt When I Was Holding You
And All The Night That We Spent, All The Emotions We Felt
All Of The Tears We Cry, All Of The Dreams That Passed Us By
Why Are You Trying To Start Trouble Between Me And Your Friends
Tell Them That You Don't Know Me,
Now You Won't Look Me In The Eye,
And You Won't Answer The Phone
What Have I Got To Do, I'm So Tired Of Being Alone,
I Feel Like A Stranger, Stranger
In My Own Home
You Left Your Hairbrush Under My Bed,
Letters You Sent, The Words Are Still In My Head,
You Left Your Blazer On My Window Sill,
The Smell Of Your Perfume Reminds Me Of You Now,
Sitting Down, Head In Hands,
Wondering What You're Doing Now,
I Need To Know What Are You Thinking,
Do You Miss Me, Do You Miss Me
And All The Nights That We Spent,
All The Emotions We Felt, All Of The Tears We Cry,
All Of The Dreams That Passed Us By
Why Are You Trying To Start Trouble Between Me And Your Friends, Tell Them You Don't Know Me Or Try To Pretend That I'm
A Stranger, Stranger
Now You Won't Look Me In The Eye And You Won't Answer The Phone
What Have I Got To Do, I'm So Tired Of Being Alone,
I Feel Like A Stranger, Stranger,
In My Own Home
You Won't Look Me In The Eye, You Won't Answer The Phone
What Have I Got To Do, I'm Tired Of Being Alone,
Now You Won't Look Me In The Eye And You Won't Answer The Phone, I Feel Like I'm A Stranger In My Own Home,
Now You Won't Look Me In The Eye And You Won't Answer The Phone
What Have I Got To Do, I'm Tired Of Being Alone,
Now You Won't Look Me In The Eye And You Won't Answer The Phone, I Feel Like I'm A Stranger In My Own Home
Why Are You Trying To Start Trouble Between Me And Your Friends,
Tell Them You Don't Know Me Or Try To Pretend That I'm
(That I'm, That I'm)
A Stranger, Stranger,
Now You Won't Look Me In The Eye And You Won't Answer The Phone,
What Have I Got To Do, I'm So Tired Of Being Alone,
I Feel Like A Stranger, Stranger, In My Own Home
The lyrics to Nathan Grisdale's song "Stranger" suggest a sense of loneliness and nostalgia for a past relationship, while also dealing with the frustration of a current situation where the other person is trying to distance themselves. The opening lyrics suggest a feeling of comfort in the familiar - "watching our favourite film on TV, wearing the same old t-shirt you used to sleep in." However, the sense of missing the other person and feeling alone is also present - "I miss your smell and I can tell that you're lonely too, and I miss the way that I felt when I was holding you."
The frustration and confusion over the current situation comes in the later part of the song. The other person seems to be trying to create distance by starting trouble with the singer's friends, or by pretending to not know them - "why are you trying to start trouble between me and your friends, tell them that you don't know me, or try to pretend that I'm a stranger." The repetition of the phrase "now you won't look me in the eye, and you won't answer the phone" emphasizes the sense of distance and lack of communication between the two, which has left the singer feeling like a stranger in their own home.
Overall, the lyrics to "Stranger" evoke a sense of longing for a past relationship, while also highlighting the frustration of a current situation where communication has broken down. The song seems to suggest that sometimes we can feel like strangers to the people closest to us, especially if their actions and words suggest that they no longer know who we are.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm Watching Our Favourite Film On The Tv
I am reminiscing about the past by indulging in activities we used to enjoy together.
Wearing The Same Old T-Shirt You Used To Sleep In
I am trying to feel close to you by wearing clothes that you used to wear.
I Miss Your Smell And I Can Tell That You're Lonely Too
I miss being around you, and I sense that you are also feeling lonely without me.
And I Miss The Way, That I Felt When I Was Holding You
I miss the feeling of comfort and happiness that I had when I held you.
And All The Night That We Spent, All The Emotions We Felt
I am remembering all the times we spent together and the strong emotions we shared.
All Of The Tears We Cry, All Of The Dreams That Passed Us By
I am acknowledging the pain and sadness we experienced together, and the dreams that we were never able to fulfill.
Why Are You Trying To Start Trouble Between Me And Your Friends
I am confused as to why you are causing drama between me and your friends.
Tell Them That You Don't Know Me, Or Try To Pretend That I'm A Stranger, Stranger
I am frustrated that you are telling your friends lies about me, acting like you don't know me or that I am a stranger to you.
Now You Won't Look Me In The Eye, And You Won't Answer The Phone
I am hurt that you are avoiding me by not making eye contact or answering my calls.
What Have I Got To Do, I'm So Tired Of Being Alone
I am feeling helpless and alone, not knowing what I can do to fix our relationship.
I Feel Like A Stranger, Stranger, In My Own Home
I feel like a stranger in the place where I used to feel most comfortable, my home.
You Left Your Hairbrush Under My Bed, Letters You Sent, The Words Are Still In My Head
I am surrounded by reminders of you, including your belongings that you left behind and the words you wrote to me.
You Left Your Blazer On My Window Sill, The Smell Of Your Perfume Reminds Me Of You Now
Your presence is still strong in my home, even in the form of your clothing and lingering scent.
Sitting Down, Head In Hands, Wondering What You're Doing Now
I am trying to understand what is going on with you while feeling defeated in not being able to solve our problems.
I Need To Know What Are You Thinking, Do You Miss Me, Do You Miss Me
I am desperate to know your thoughts and feelings, wondering if you miss me as much as I miss you.
Contributed by Noah R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.